#Randomblings with @JenSquard

#TalkNerdyToMeLover's @JenSquard

Randombling: A 5 minute long unedited random stream of consciousness produced by a nerd for nerds.

#nowplaying: Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS

This is my first time not preparing a full Thanksgiving day spread in a long time, and let me tell you, it feels GREAT!  I'm totally relaxed.  No stress, no running around, no planning a menu, no planning the timetables to make sure that everything is ready right at 3....it's so liberating!  Seriously, it is wonderful.  Today I am going to bake some ziti (lots and lots of yumminess), mom is bringing some dessert, and that's about it!  Easy peezy!

We'll be playing some games, and I went ahead and stocked up on beers and wine.  Wii games have been rented.  And now....nothing!  Glorious, relaxing nothing!  We're all staying in our jammies!  So for Thanksgiving I actually get to focus on the things I should be focusing on - my amazing husband, the adorable midgets I call my children, the supportive family that always keeps me laughing, and, of course, pasta and booze. 

I recommend you all try it someday - let go, and start your own tradition - a tradition of doing whatever the fark makes you happy!  No more stressing for a week, no staying up all day and night nursing a turkey that will dry out and taste like the pink part of a cat's butt anyways!  Just loving on the family, having a good time, and eating what you like.  If anyone has a problem with your new tradition, send them my way!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone, and take it easy - no one is going to starve if there are only 5 sides instead of 6.  So chill. 

I'll be on Twitter and Facebook today - drop me a love note!

#YouAreAwesome Cards - A daily reminder

#TalkNerdyToMeLover's @JenSquard

My Mom's been kind of bummed out lately.  She was in a car accident 2 years ago that left her damaged, and the courts just now settled, but her neck will always be messed up.  She has a great guy, but the same issues from my dad that screwed me up, screwed her up, too.  She never feels like she is sexy or that she deserves his devotion.  So I'm taking matters into my own hands! 

I think we all need these affirmations from time to time.  So I'm going to hide these all over her house and let the universe lead them to her when she needs them.  And if you need them for someone you know, or for yourself, here they are! 

Download YouAreAwesome cards HERE.

Print them off, cut them out, and use them!  Hang them up, hide them for later, whatever it takes.  We are all flippin awesome, and it is time to remember that.  So here is today's permission slip to be unapologetically awesome.  Use it.

Find me on Twitter and share the love!

While you're at it, drop my mom a line and tell her she's awesome!

#Nerd Werd with @JenSquard

#TalkNerdyToMeLover's @JenSquard

apoplectic [a-pa-plek-tik]

-adjective

1. overcome with anger; extremely indignant

2. greatly excited or angered

"I was so apoplectic after learning that Better Off Ted had been cancelled that I threw my remote at the TV."

"Don't be an apoplectic driver, try to keep your cool.  If you flip off the wrong person you could get shot in the face."

#Nerd Werd

roob

-noun or adjective

1. a conjugation of the words retarded and newbie, meaning someone inexperienced or lacking knowledge in a particular area.  Often infers the person's intent to the learn said area.

"Don't be a roob, everyone knows how to save to a thumb drive.  It's almost 2011."

"I am a roob when it comes to using my new Mac, but I will dominate it eventually."

#HotMama Coming Soon!

#TalkNerdyToMeLover's @JenSquard

Okay, it's time to get my swell on.  Here's the thing - having 3 kids in 4 years fucks you up.  For reals.  Between the three I gained 150.  I've lost most of that, but each pregnancy retained like 12 pounds, which means I've got like 35 pounds to wiggle out of.  Cue FourSquare checkin: 

It's on like Donkey Kong!  I'm certainly not fat, and it shouldn't be too hard.  And I finally know I'm not going to be pregnant again in a few months, so it won't all be pointless.  So yeah - I've got my Girl Talk loaded, and I'm gonna go kick the crap out of the gym.  Today.  As soon as Brian gets home.  And I'm gonna get my body back!

#HellsYa!

Come and Tweet all over my Facebook.  You know you like it dirty.

#FAIL #FAIL #FAIL

#TalkNerdyToMeLover's @JenSquard

I made a boo boo.  I stuck my SD card right into the cd drive on my new Mac.  It's a SuperDrive, so you just pop the disc in.  And now it's disappeared into the abyss.  I have a desktop Mac, and the SuperDrive is located on the side, like 1/2 an inch from the SD drive.

Honestly, this was bound to happen eventually.  I'm a pro photographer so I'm inserting and ejecting (that's what she said) cards all the time.  Should have been paying attention, but that isn't always possible in my crazy house.  

I have tried a butter knife.  I have tried tape.  I have tried a credit card.  I have tried turning it on it's side and gently shaking.  I would like to try sticking a stack of post-its in there...but no gots no post-its.  I have tried combinations of all of these things.  I don't know what it looks like in there and what I'm supposed to be feeling, and nothing is working.  And now I'm screwed on so many levels. 

So, nerds, help help help me please.  I'll take any suggestions as long as they aren't things like "don't let go before you know it's the right slot next time."  Already on it. 

Direct your advice to @JenSquard

or www.facebook.com/jenswedhinphotography

 UPDATE: My hubby, Brian, is a flippin genius!  He turned the entire contraption on it's side, jiggled it around, gave it a bonk, stuck a credit card in, did some more jiggling and flipping, and out it came!  YESSSS!  Apparently his big ol dinosaur brains are bigger than mine!  Someone's getting some nookie nooks!